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Image Not Available for This 17th century varnished cabinet is shown in the Brandenburg senate in Germany. Up to now one believed that such objects had come to Europe at a much later date.
This 17th century varnished cabinet is shown in the Brandenburg senate in Germany. Up to now one believed that such objects had come to Europe at a much later date.
Image Not Available for This 17th century varnished cabinet is shown in the Brandenburg senate in Germany. Up to now one believed that such objects had come to Europe at a much later date.

This 17th century varnished cabinet is shown in the Brandenburg senate in Germany. Up to now one believed that such objects had come to Europe at a much later date.

Creator Fritz Eschen (German, 1900 - 1954)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 22.7 x 16.9 cm (8 15/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
    Object number2002/6570
    LocationNot currently on display

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